[IslamCity] PRACTICE MEDITATION � Part 3

worship Him. They glorify His praise and they prostrate to Him. (7:206)   I am Allah. There is no god but Me, so worship Me and perform prayer to remember Me. (20:14) (Al-Quaran) Soul Power Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze

[IslamCity] PRACTICE MEDITATION - Part 1

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[IslamCity] PERFECT SYSTEM OF LIFE

perfect system of life. Soul Power Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars. *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e.

[IslamCity] Mr. No Problem

idual—who ranks highest in character is one who benefits others. The honest, but still acceptable standard of character in Islam is that of the individual who, being entirely harmless, creates no problems for the rest of society.   Soul Power Bring words and photos together (easily) with Ph

[IslamCity] DOOMSDAY

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[IslamCity] DEVELOP YOUR WINGS

the Goal before all others.” (Attar)  Soul Power Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e

[IslamCity] THE NEXT WORLD

ra 99: The Quake (Al-Zalzalah)   There is a beautiful saying of the Holy Prophet. He said: "This world is the cultivation field of the next world. As you sow in this world, so you will reap in the next."  Soul Power Yahoo! DSL Something to write home

[IslamCity] THE HEART IS THE MIRROR

.   The pure have let behind fragrance and color; each moment they see beauty without hindrance.   Rumi  Soul Power Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever

[IslamCity] WHAT MAN SHOULD REALIZE

; there is no one to help me now.”  This is what man should realize. But unfortunately man has forgotten that this is the reality that is going to affect him more than anything.   Soul Power Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping

[IslamCity] SCAB AND ABSCESS

anyone but themselves.   (FIHI MA FIHI)Rumi   Soul Power Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e

[IslamCity] WHO WE REALLY ARE?

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[IslamCity] WHEN DEATH COMES

one can lean. Soul Power Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and

[IslamCity] TURN ON THE LIGHT

, awareness, and heedfulness.  Soul Power Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the

[IslamCity] INNER REVOLUTION

the flames of hell. Soul Power Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine

[IslamCity] ACTION OR ACKNOWLEDGMENT

even have this much to offer cannot expect forgiveness from God.  Soul Power Yahoo! Personals Let fate take it's course directly to your email. See who's waiting for you Yahoo! Personals *** {Invite (

[IslamCity] LIFE�S JOURNEY

stark realities of life. If only he realized that his temporary pleasures would soon be replaced by eternal torment then his attitude to life would change radically.  Soul Power Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click

[IslamCity] BEFORE TIME RUNS OUT

sells his ice before it has all dissolved. Similarly a successful person is one who puts his life to good use before it ends, and prepares for the life to come before it is upon him.   Soul Power Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click

[IslamCity] THE GREATEST EARTHQUAKE

not rely on worldly supports. The successful one on that day will be those who attached themselves to God while others had taken refuge under other banners.   Soul Power Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click

[IslamCity] ACKNOWLEDGMENT

this process I have sent total 30 emails.   In addition, I request to all of you who read the above series, and who want to communicate the true understanding of deen to other people, one of the most effective methods is to encourage others to read these.   Thank you all.   With best regards   Soul

[IslamCity] NOBLE CHAMBERLAIN FROM SUPREME MAJESTY

manifests itself, said the Chamberlain, and it lifts up the reason of all souls. What benefits is there if the sound be consumed by a hundred sorrows? What benefit is there at this moment in either greatness or littleness?   The Conference of the Birds FARID-UD- DIN  ATTAR Soul Power Yahoo! for Good

[IslamCity] ATTITUDE OF THE BIRDS

despair.   The Conference of the Birds FARID-UD- DIN  ATTAR Soul Power Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom

[IslamCity] THE VALLEY OF UNITY

THE VALLEY OF UNITY   The Hoopoe continued: ‘You will next have to cross the Valley of Unity. In this valley everything is broken in pieces and then unified. All who raise their heads here raise them from the same collar. Although you seem to see many beings, in reality there is only one ---a

[IslamCity] NAME OF SEVEN VALLEYS

valley of poverty (and Nothingness beyond which one can go no farther.)   The Conference of the Birds FARID-UD- DIN  ATTAR Soul Power Yahoo! Mail for Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone

[IslamCity] THE WORLD ACCORDING TO A SUFI

the ecstasy of the soul. Before the lid of the chest is opened become a bird of the Spirit, ready to spread your wings.’   The Conference of the Birds FARID-UD- DIN  ATTAR Soul Power Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your

[IslamCity] THE OLD WOMAN WHO WISHED TO BUY JOSEPH

prince regarded his worldly kingdom as ashes. When he realized the emptiness of royalty, he decided that spiritual royalty was worth a thousand kingdoms of the world.   The Conference of the Birds FARID-UD- DIN  ATTAR Soul Power

[IslamCity] THE GRATEFUL SLAVE

from you?   So, servant of God, if you experience suffering in your striving, be persuaded that it can be a treasure for you. The thing seems topsy-turvy, but remember the slave.   The Conference of the Birds FARID-UD- DIN  ATTAR   Soul Power Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page

[IslamCity] THE RICH MERCHANT

Birds FARID-UD- DIN  ATTAR Soul Power Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord

[IslamCity] A little more about Conference of Birds

A little more about Conference of Birds   This book is about birds who set out on a voyage to find G'd (Simorgh). Using a number of parables and metaphors, the author uses the voyage as a process of self discovery. In the voyage, many birds fall by the wayside, while their leader questions them

[IslamCity] A KING BUILT A PALACE

EXCUSE OF THE EIGHTH BIRD   Another bird said to the Hoopoe: ‘My heart is aglow with pleasure for I live in a charming spot.  I have a golden palace, so beautiful that everyone admires it, and there I exist in a world of contentment. How can I be expected to give it up? In this palace I am as

[IslamCity] STORY OF A GRAVEDIGGER

the Fire and admitted to the Garden has triumphed. The life of this world is just the enjoyment of delusion. (3:185)   (Al-Quran) Soul Power Sell on Yahoo! Auctions - No fees. Bid on great items. *** {Invite (mankind, O

[IslamCity] THE KING AND THE BEGGAR

Soul Power   Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the

[IslamCity] GOD REBUKES MOSES

and forgive us! You have power over all things.’ (66:8)   Al-Quran Soul Power Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam

[IslamCity] MAHMUD AND AYAZ

with him.   When Hoopoe has finished her discourse the birds began to understand something of the ancient mysteries, and the relation between themselves and the Simurgh.   The Conference of the Birds FARID-UD- DIN  ATTAR Soul

[IslamCity] THE CHARMING KING

it is with you. If you cherish the beauty of your friend, understand that your heart is the mirror, see in it your king in the mansion of his glory.   The Conference of the Birds FARID-UD- DIN  ATTAR Soul Power  __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo

[IslamCity] THE CONFERENCE OPENS

THE CONFERENCE OPENS   All the birds of the world, known and unknown, were assembled together. They said; No country in the world is without a king. How comes it, then, that the kingdom of the birds is without a ruler. This state of things cannot last. We must make effort together and search f

[IslamCity] CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS

with the Divine. In Sufism the relationship between the seeker.   INSHAHALLAH, my next few e-mails (Thirty e-mail) are based of the above poem.   With kind regards Soul Power Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home

[IslamCity] NOTHING BUT A DREAM

disbelievers are only living in delusion. (67:20) (Al-Quran) Soul Power  __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

[IslamCity] Are you a wealthy man?

Are you a wealthy man?   A dervish was praying silently. A wealthy merchant, observing the dervish’s devotion and sincerity, was deeply touched by him.  The merchant offered the dervish a bad of gold. “I know that you will use the money for God’s sake.  Please take it.”   “Just a moment.” The

[IslamCity] HEARTS FIND SATISFACTION

HEARTS FIND SATISFACTION   All men living on earth seek ways to attain real happiness. Hopes are pinned on a goal of attaining happiness. Some seek happiness in an opulent life style, some in a prestigious career, a good marriage, plastic surgery, college admission. Once these goals are attaine

[IslamCity] EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF GIVING

, if only you would give me a little more time so that I can give charity and be one of the righteous!’ (63:10) (Al-Quran) Soul Power Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site! *** {Invite (mankind

[IslamCity] THE TRIAL OF MAN

punishment in hell.   Soul Power Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site! *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and

[IslamCity] ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL

thank me?” They replied, “Our father told us to always be grateful, and chided us if we ever gave up being grateful.” So the Jew became a believer. (FIHI MA FIHI) Rumi Soul Power Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site

[IslamCity] THE ISLAMIC LIFE

free will.   Those who thrive on God’s spiritual provision in this world will flourish in the hereafter. Those who neglected to partake of such provision will be raised from the dead in a spiritually impoverished state, no matter how splendid was their condition on earth.   Soul Power Discover

[IslamCity] As You Sow, so Shall You Reap

again. Soul Power Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the

[IslamCity] SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT

SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT   A believer derives spiritual nourishment from the whole universe. When zephyrs caress his body in this world he feels as if he is being stroked by a divine hand. He beholds God’s unfathomable mercy in the flowing motion of rivers. The chirping of birds inspires him to s

[IslamCity] GOD�S TREE

a corrupt word is that of a rotten tree, uprooted on the surface of the earth. It has no staying-power. (14:26) (Al-Quran) Soul Power  __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

[IslamCity] ONE NIGHT’S DUE

up after her, cook for her, and feed her. Suppose I attend to those same services as long as she may live?”   “There will still be this difference between you : your mother looked out for you to live, while you are waiting for her to die.” Soul Power Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and

[IslamCity] EXTRAORDINARY DISILLUSIONMENT

EXTRAORDINARY DISILLUSIONMENT   Man has directed all his efforts towards mundane objects. He is possessed by thoughts of goods, clothes, shelter, fame, wealth and happiness. His attention is fixed on the attainment of these worldly goals. He expends all his energy in striving after them. If h

[IslamCity] The Lesson of Death

The Lesson of Death   Man desires life, but sooner or later, he has to come to terms with death. Just as he is at the peak of his career, death comes and shatters it all. Suddenly, he has to face a world for which he has made no preparation.   Man aims at establishing his own glory on earth, b

[IslamCity] Love for God

Love for God   It is often useful, when we get to the office or the workshop in the morning, to look in and say good morning to the chief. From him, we can receive any special instructions for the day and his cheerful welcome and cordial manner will encourage us to face the work ahead. In the s

[IslamCity] God’s Prophets

God’s Prophets (Eid-e-Miladun Nabi Special)   When a machine is produced it is accompanied by a set of instructions for its use. An engineer is also commissioned to give a practical demonstration of how the machine functions. Man is an even more intricately designed but animate machine. When h

[IslamCity] What is greater than Prayer?

What is greater than Prayer?   Someone asked: “What is greater than prayer?”   Rumi said: One answer is that the soul of prayer is greater than prayer, A second answer is that faith is greater. Prayer is a series of daily actions, while faith is continuous. Prayer can be dropped for a valid r

[IslamCity] THE REALITY OF LIFE

. There is no task in life more important than this. This is the Muslim’s fundamental task. Only if they perform this task can they hope to obtain that which they desire in this world.   Soul Power Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site

[IslamCity] FOOD FOR THOUGHT - 2

FOOD FOR THOUGHT-2   Each sentence of these by its own mean in the essence of the book, or like whole the book is Zip down in a single line. It is a best feedback for your entire thought.   Nature abhors uniformity.   Not a single leaf falls down without the silent consent of the whole tree.

[IslamCity] FOOD FOR THOUGHT-1

itself.   Ignore the problems, avail the opportunities.   When pen is lost everything is lost.   Soul Power Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way

[IslamCity] Islam --- an Integral Part of Life

. Just as the emotions of love and hate are felt by the whole body so, when one adopts Islam in the real sense of the world, it should become an issue affecting one’s whole existence. The Muslim and Islam should become inseparably attached.   Soul Power Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about

[IslamCity] TWO KINDS OF SOUL

quick to admit them. They are restless until they have paid pack their debts. Such people are living on heavenly provision.   Soul Power Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! *** {Invite

[IslamCity] God is the sole authority

, laws and commands in all moments of his life.   (Ethics and Spiritual Growth) Soul Power Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the W

[IslamCity] Free man, hired workers, or Slaves

no goal expect the glorification of Eternal Beauty. This is true religion that can elevate our souls to peaks of perfection. (Ethics and Spiritual Growth) Soul Power Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of th

[IslamCity] THE HEART IS THE MIRROR

have let behind fragrance and color; each moment they see beauty without hindrance. Rumi   Soul Power   Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad

[IslamCity] THE STRAIGHT PATH

attachment to God and a life lived out in complete accordance with His will.   Any path which is not directed towards God is a wrong turning, and will never lead Man to his true destination.   Soul Power Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard

[IslamCity] Meaning of Love

Meaning of Love   A man once fell madly in love with a beautiful woman. He followed her for days and finally went up to her on the street and declared his undying, all-consuming love.   He went on and on, and finally the woman interrupted, “Your words are lovely, but my sister is coming along

[IslamCity] DELUSIVE GRANDEUR

DELUSIVE GRANDEUR   People usually take worldly success to be an indication of success in the life to come. But they are mistaken in this, for success in this life has nothing to do with eternal success.   Worldly grandeur is no true grandeur at all. It is just a means by which man is put to

[IslamCity] SOULLESS BODY

SOULLESS BODY   It is stated in the Qur'an : " You will not attain unto piety until you sacrifice for God all that is dear to you." ( 3:92 ).   This verse is the essence of Islam and Iman. The real grandeur of Islam lies in this very principle that whatever is dear to you must be sacrificed

[IslamCity] MAN’S IGNORANCE

MAN’S IGNORANCE  Talking is the easiest thing in the world, and keeping quiet the most difficult. But there will soon come a time when speech will seem to be such a grave matter that one will wish that one had remained silent all one’s life; one will wish that one had renounced the power of

[IslamCity] The Oneness of God

darkness to the light. As for the unbelievers, their patrons are false gods, who lead them from light to darkness. They are the heirs of Hell and shall abide in it for ever. (Quran, 2: 255-257) Soul Power   Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo

[IslamCity] The Resurrection

judged. Many who have a high status in life will appear more insignificant than insects. Many who have always had answers for everything in this world will be totally lost for words. Soul Power   Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'S

[IslamCity] OBSTACLES BRINGS SUCCESS

  Soul Power Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term' *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Q

[IslamCity] All Praise is Due to God

of the Day of Judgment.   5.  You alone we worship;   You alone we ask for help.   6.  Guide us in the right path;   7.  the path of those whom You blessed;   not of those who have deserved wrath,   nor of the strayers.   Sura 1: The Key (Al-Fatehah) Soul

[IslamCity] REMEMBRANCE OF GOD

REMEMBRANCE OF GOD    It is easy to know God. But to find the way to God is painfully hard. You cannot find God without passing beyond your own being. A Sufi does not become a Sufi by sitting on a prayer mat. The dervish way is not just the donning of a special turban and cloak. A Sufi is one

[IslamCity] A Conversation with Allah

e so?"   The Lord answered, " Because you are My creation. You are my servant. I will never abandon you. When you cry, I will have compassion and cry with you. When you shout with joy, I will laugh with you. When you are down, I will enc

[IslamCity] To reflect and... Act.

To reflect and... Act.   The difference between the poor countries and the rich ones is not the age of the country. This can be shown by countries like India & Egypt, that are more than 2000 years old and are poor. On the other hand, Canada, Australia & New Zealand, that 150 years ago were in

[IslamCity] The Greater Flood

; so that after death, when man is brought before God, no one will be able to claim ignorance, and say that he is being punished for something he had never been told about. Soul Power Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! – What will yours do

[IslamCity] THE GREATEST EARTHQUAKE

not rely on worldly supports. The successful one on that day will be those who attached themselves to God while others had taken refuge under other banners.   Soul Power       Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more

[IslamCity] The Elephant in the dark

.  Rumi _ Soul Power Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we

[IslamCity] Story of the Heifer

Almighty, He can do the same to all the dead people when He wishes to. He, Almighty Allah, says {The creation of you all and the resurrection of you all are only as (the creation and resurrection of) a single person. Verily, Allah is All-Hearer, All-Seer}. (Luqman, 28)   Soul Power   Do you Yahoo!

[IslamCity] Bandage of complaint!

!”     Muslim Saints and Mystics    by Farid al-Din Attar == Soul Power

[IslamCity] The Illusion of Reflection

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[IslamCity] The News of an Earthquake

head. Soul Power  __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your

[IslamCity] THE BELIEVER: GOD’S INDUSTRY

fragrant flowers in this world, and they will abide eternally in the gardens which they have cultivated on earth. ___  Soul Power Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses

[IslamCity] CLOSENESS TO GOD

most awesome of beings. He establishes direct contact with the one who cannot be approached through any intermediary.     Soul Power Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! – What will yours do? *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad

[IslamCity] Heavenly Vision

everywhere, but only those fortunate ones who have been blessed with heavenly vision can behold. Him.   Soul Power    Do you Yahoo!? Dress up your holiday email, Hollywood style. Learn more. *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad

[IslamCity] Caravanserai

Caravanserai Ebrahim ibn Adham’s saintly career began in the following manner. He was king of Balkh, and a whole world was under his command; forty gold swords and forty gold maces were carried before and behind him. One night he was asleep on his royal couch. At midnight the roof of the apart